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S74 VWA

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,435 mi
Last recorded81,435 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 VWA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,435 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer rear sills at rears (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 81,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion both outer rear sills at rears (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,680 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 79,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,098 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes showing slight corrosion

n/s/f mirrow cracked

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,252 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,620 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,956 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,824 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f suspension strut starting to leak

o/s/f suspension strut starting to leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,379 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 45,366 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,399 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,584 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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S74 VWA is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S74 VWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S74 VWA registered?

S74 VWA is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S74 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S74 VWA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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